Madelyn T. Delucchi

Sunday

May 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Stockton, CA

Madelyn T. Delucchi

May 27, 1922 - April 30, 2013

Loving mother, grandmother,

sister and friendÔ€╗

Madelyn Theda Delucchi of Stockton, surrounded by her family, whom she adored, passed away on Tuesday, April 30 2013 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Stockton. Born at Dameron Hospital to Louis James Bona and Loretta Ludini Bona,

Madelyn lived

her entire life in

Stockton.

At the age of 21, Madelyn wed Raymond Delucchi on May 16, 1943 in Stockton;

celebrating 55 years of marriage before Ray's passing.

Madelyn led a very active full life taking care of her family. In her son, Gregory, earlier years

Madelyn spent many days at the ballpark or traveling to golf tournaments. Madelyn and Ray were so proud of Greg's accomplishments and what a wonderful son, father, husband and man he became. One of her proudest moments' was when Ray and Gregory were inducted into the Stockton Hall of Fame as the first father and son recipients in 1997.

Madelyn generously supported and was part of Child Abuse

Auxiliary, Haggin Museum, Phylomathean Club and the

Stockton Symphony Alliance. In her earlier years Madelyn was very active in the PTA at St.

Gertrude's Catholic Grammar School, holding the office of president. Madelyn was an avid reader and supported the Junior League of San Joaquin County "Tools for Academic Success" i-Pad program. There was just no end to

Madelyn's giving spirit.

Madelyn and Ray traveled extensively, but their favorite travels were with their grandchildren, Tina, the Apple of her Eye and Greg Jr. In 2001 Madelyn planned a New York trip for Tina and her daughter in law, Pat, sharing places her and Ray had visited on their trips to New York.

Madelyn enjoyed her family and friends, loved playing bridge and having luncheons. Madelyn's

favorite time of the year was Christmas. After Tina and Gregory Jr. were born, Madelyn created themed Christmas trees one of which was a collection of the

"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes." This past Christmas Tina proudly displayed the ornaments on her tree her Grandmother had so carefully wrapped and kept for her all these years.

Madelyn always said she had a wonderful life surrounded by her loving family including her son, Gregory Louis Delucchi Sr. and his wife, Pat; grandchildren Tina Delucchi and Gregory Louis Delucchi, Jr. and a loving and caring brother, Bart Bona. Her husband, Raymond David Delucchi, preceded her in death in 1998. Greg and is family sincerely appreciated the care and love shown

to Madelyn at the Meadowood

Skilled Nursing Center for the past year and half. Greg came to know many of the residents and caregivers and considered them family. The Doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital went above and beyond to ease the family's pain and make Madelyn comfortable to the end.

At Madelyn's request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be expressed to the